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Friday, May 3, 2024
What’s New
Delaware Dems don’t listen to healthcare professionals
Caesar Rodney Institute opposes HB 350
HB 350 would be devastating for hospitals
Local hospitals hijacked by Democrats
Live music shows continue at the Listening Booth May 3
Room at Cedar Grove live music shows continue May 4
New films to open May 3 at Cinema Art Theater
Canvas event planning and decorating company launches
Grace Church holds Blessing of the Bikers
Fragrant florals flourish
Arbor Day puts focus on Lewes trees
Fred Best named Delaware Secondary Principal of the Year
Sussex Academy bucks Rams 23-11 in girls’ lax action
News / Police
DSP, Beebe issue urgent alert after overdose spike
By Bill Shull
7 hours ago
Delaware State Police and Beebe Healthcare have issued an urgent alert after an unprecedented...
Sussex Preservation Coalition plants tree to celebrate Arbor Day
By Ron MacArthur
7 hours ago
The Sussex County Land Trust’s Hudson Park was the perfect setting for the second annual Sussex...
Granary set to break ground in summer
By Ryan Mavity
7 hours ago
After three years of hearings and presentations, the first phase of the Granary at Draper Farm...
Man charged in Long Neck assault, resisting arrest
14 hours ago
A Millsboro man faces assault, resisting arrest and other charges after trying to take an officer’s...
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Viewpoints
Potentially prominent
By Jim Paterson
11 hours ago
Queen Anne’s Railroad connected Milton with big cities
2 days ago
In February 1885, the Delaware Legislature authorized the Queen Anne's Railroad, a Maryland...
Chancery Court opinion dealt blow to school segregation in 1950
By Ronald K.L. Collins
2 days ago
Anniversaries invite reflection. Hence, the upcoming 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board on May 17 ...
Crowd control
By Jim Paterson
2 days ago
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online polls
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Obituaries
Monica Rae Phillips, enjoyed crafting, gardening
10 hours ago
Monica Rae (Hall) Phillips, 47, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was preceded in...
Joshua Lee Young, great sense of humor
11 hours ago
Joshua Lee Young, 34, of Lewes, much loved youngest son of Kyle and Molly Young, passed away Monday...
Beverly Arleen Walsh, animal lover
1 day ago
Beverly Arleen Walsh, 92, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in...
Jean Mary Masone, community leader
1 day ago
Jean Mary Masone, 91, died peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2024, of natural causes in Lewes....
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Sports
Cape boys’ volleyball bumps it up a notch, beats IR 3-1
By Aaron R. Mushrush
10 hours ago
The weather isn’t the only thing heating up the Cape Region; the Cape boys’ volleyball team has now...
Beach volleyball tournament serves up summer of 2024
10 hours ago
Beach volleyball will return to Rehoboth Beach Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, for the 37th ...
Cape soccer peaks offense to down Central 3-0
By Dan Cook
1 day ago
The Cape girls’ soccer squad scored three goals in nine minutes en route to a 3-0 win over Sussex...
Cape boys’ lax beats Wilmington Friends 10-9 in overtime
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
It was sudden death in Alapocas-alakazam, aka Alapocas Run State Park, as the Cape boys’ lacrosse...
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A & E
Kathy Buschi art gallery sets open house May 4-5 in Milton
7 hours ago
Local artist Kathy Buschi will welcome the general public to her gallery for an open house from 10...
STEPPIN’ OUT
The Fitzkee Brothers to perform May 3 in Milton
10 hours ago
Get ready for some amazing talent featuring incredible artists all summer long. The grand opening...
Acrylic painting for beginners series to start May 7
15 hours ago
Rehoboth Art League will host guest instructor Jan Crooker for a five-week course focusing on the...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opening day set May 7
17 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market will open for its 18th season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday,...
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Cape Life
Dr. Anis Saliba’s legacy honored with award
By Ted Pfirrmann
10 hours ago
The family of the late Dr. Anis Saliba was honored with a ceremony in recognition of his...
Kim Hoey Stevenson fundraiser set at Big Oyster May 21
11 hours ago
Friends of Kim Hoey Stevenson for Delaware Senate will host a fundraiser and family fun night from...
Laura St. Martin: runner, dancer, mom, larper, retired doctor
By Aaron R. Mushrush
12 hours ago
Have you heard the one about a retired doctor, historian, mom, live-action role player and art...
Rehoboth Elementary’s Madelyn Fischinskie feted
14 hours ago
Rehoboth Elementary’s Madelyn Fischinskie was recognized as the Sussex County fifth-grade poster...
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Local Buzz
Staging Your Home to Sell
Bill Cullin
Many people recognize a decorating style they like when they see it, but they find it difficult to...
3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - PLATINUM SPONSOR
Rally For Our First Responders
A BIG Thank you to our Friends at Best Shot for their PLATINUM Sponsorship of $5,000.00 for the 3rd...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
4 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Bill Cullin
By Kara Masterson
Buying a new home can be a complicated undertaking, especially for...
Celebrate Every Season With a Home Built by K. Hovnanian
Active Adults Realty®
Last week we wrote about D.R. Horton in our series spotlighting various homebuilders who are...
Another Unit SOLD @ The Henlopen, Unit 608!! Mike Kogler Team: #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building. Visit: www.HenlopenRB.com or Call: (302)236-7648
Mike Kogler Team
527 N. Boardwalk, Unit 608
MLS: DESU2027018
ANOTHER LISTING SOLD @ The...
Lowering Taxes in Retirement: What You Might Be Missing - May 9th at the Lewes Public Library
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Managing Taxes in Retirement – Thursday, May 9 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm A no-obligation class is...
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Mike Kogler Team
Why You Shouldn't Plant Trees too Close to Your Deck or Shed
Trees can provide shade and...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
4:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Historic Lewes First Friday Community Night
5:00 pm
Eastern Sussex Democrats dinner meeting
5:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
6:00 pm
Dinner & Movie Night
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
Saturday, May 4
7:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Milton town-wide yard sale
8:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Writing Boot Camp
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
KSI Car Show
9:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Riverwalk Farmers Market
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Genealogist in Residence program
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale
10:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
10:30 am
to
12:00 pm
Yoga for Millennials
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Free Comic Book Day
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Lewes British Motorcar Show
11:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Nanticoke Indian Museum Heritage Day
11:00 am
Film screening & discussion
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Parkinson’s Education & Wellness Expo
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Wing Day
12:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
20th Anniversary ESL Celebration & Multicultural Fair
2:00 pm
Revolutionary Lewes walking tour
2:00 pm
Rehoboth Concert Band show
3:00 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
4:00 pm
Capital Ringers concert
4:00 pm
American Legion Tricky Tray Raffle
4:30 pm
to
7:30 pm
SDTR’s Kentucky Derby Day
5:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Sussex County Democratic Committee spring dinner
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Game Day
Sunday, May 5
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
AYCE Breakfast
10:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
8:00 pm
Spring Sidewalk Sale
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Red Caboose tours
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
11:00 am
to
6:00 pm
Mead, Merchants & Music event
12:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
12:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
American Legion daily specials day
2:30 pm
Red Bird Legacy Foundation fundraiser
3:00 pm
to
4:30 pm
Browseabout book club
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
Business
Robin's Nest Inn holds ribbon cutting with Milton chamber
5 hours ago
The Milton Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the Robin's Nest Inn to the Milton and Harbeson...
Coldwell Banker Premier welcomes Gina Nuzzo
9 hours ago
Coldwell Banker Premier announced Gina Nuzzo has joined its office at at 20184 Coastal Hwy.,...
Homesense filling andThat! location near Rehoboth
17 hours ago
Renovations are underway to turn the former andThat! store outside Rehoboth Beach into a Homesense...
Rehoboth Beach’s Atlantic Sands getting an exterior facelift
1 day ago
Spring is the time for sprucing up in the Cape Region, and the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth...
Sirocco team pulls off sweet win at chocolate crawl
1 day ago
The Harry K Foundation recently announced the winners of its second annual chocolate crawl held...
Ground broken for $60 million Nylon Capital Center
1 day ago
Seaford officials are hopeful that a shopping center that was the focal point of the community for...
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Blogs
Cost of Living
By Elise Seyfried
2 days ago
It began innocently enough. I was surfing the 'net one day, when my board wiped out at an ad for a...
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
1 week ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
1 week ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
Black Swans
By Elise Seyfried
2 weeks ago
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